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The CD pet friendly patio is wide open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11-6. Dine in or carry out…. We would love to see you!!

Join us for a class, workshop or butterfly release in celebration of National Pollinator Week!


New Hours! Monday thru Saturday 10-7 and 10-5 on Sundays! Stop in for an iced tea!

Stop in for dessert!

The shop is stocked with summer essentials. Come in and shop!

Not much has changed, fishing continues to be exceptional here on the Outer Banks! If you need bait for your next fishing adventure stop in and see us we have you covered with everything from live eels and fiddler crabs, to fresh Mullet and frozen Bonita!

The Cotton Gin knows style isn’t seasonal – it’s all year round! With each passing year, The Wright family, longtime owners of The Cotton Gin, find new ways to create an exciting shopping experience unlike any other.

Start your day off at Henry’s for a great Breakfast! Breakfast served till 1 daily.

We’re changing things a lil’ bit. Eat pizza, eat local. Call us at 252-441-6330, located at Milepost 9 on the beach road.

Summer is here! Stop in and get yourself a cold one.

Summer Essentials! Come see for yourself!

Running from the ocean is hard work! After a day in the sun and playing in the surf, stop in for a cold frozen strawberry lemonade or waffle cone with Luna’s favorite vanilla ice cream.


Sunflowers make me smile! Summer is in the air and we have all of the feel-good clothing and accessories for the season.

Thank you to everyone who came out for opening day!
The weekend is forecast to be beautiful, so grab the swim suits and head to H2OBX! Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m daily.